Hocking hills weekend update September 27.2012

WEEKKEND UPDATE

September 27, 2012





SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Annual Hocking Hills Artists & Craftsmen Show & Sale - Sat 10am to 5pm / Sun 11am to 5pm; Annual art show featuring the best of Hocking Hills artists and crafters. All handcrafted items featuring pottery, paintings, leatherwork, baskets, home décor, jewelry, glasswork and much much more. This is a great opportunity to get started on your holiday shopping and find one-of-a-kind gifts. Hocking Hills State Park Dining Lodge, 20160 State Route 664 S (just south of Old Man's Cave); for more info call 740-385-8245; FREE to browse



TODAY - Wonders of Old Man's Cave - 10am; Meet the Naturalist at the Naturalists' Cabin, behind Old Man's Cave Visitor Center, for a short hike to discover some facts about the history of the area and the rock formations that are found throughout the park. Hocking Hills State Park, Old Man's Cave, State Route 664 S; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE



TONIGHT - The History of Lake Logan - 7pm to 8:45pm; B. J. King will present the history of Lake Logan, with the assistance of Richard Klinger and Jerry Hutchison. Located one mile south of the city of Logan, Lake Logan is a year round fishing, boating, bird watching, hiking and flood control lake. It encompasses 318 acres of land and 400 acres of lake, with a history as rich as the wildlife it shelters. Hocking County Historical Society & Museum, 64 N Culver, Logan; call 740-385-6026 or visit http://www.hockinghistory.com/ for more info



FRIDAY - Fur, Feathers, Feet and Fangs - 2pm; Join the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center to discover the many special wildlife adaptations and discuss how to search for signs of the many species here at Hocking Hills. Hocking Hills State Park, Old Man's Cave, State Route 664 S; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE



FRIDAY - Final Fridays: Parade of Square Crows - 5pm to 9pm; Don't miss the Parade of Square Crows on display outside the shops of the Historic Square Arts District. The scarecrows, made by local artists, are witty and entertaining for the whole family. They will remain on display through October. Nelsonville Historic Art Square District; for more info call 740-753-1011; FREE



FRIDAY - Starbrick Gallery presents "Girls & Guns" - 5pm to 9pm; This show is a satirical look at the surge of female interest in firearms. Tongue-in-cheek ceramic sculptures by Ann Judy and drawings by Elizabeth Brown take a shot (!) at these pistol-packing babes with bullets! This show runs through Oct. 23. Starbrick Gallery, 21 W Columbus Street, Nelsonville; for more info and regular exhibit hours call 740-753-1011 or visit http://www.starbrick.com/; FREE



FRIDAY - Free Summer Concert Series with Southeast Engine - 7pm to 9:30pm; This Ohio band will be playing their own songs, along with selections from the classic Guided By Voices album Bee Thousand. Free live music and a beer garden, too! Our free concerts line up with Final Fridays on the Square, the monthly gallery hop and art event here in Nelsonville. Stuart's Opera House, 46 Public Square, Nelsonville; call 740-753-1924 or visit www.stuartsoperahouse.org for more info: FREE



FRIDAY - Full Moon Tour of Ash Cave - 8pm; Ash Cave holds many mysteries for the twilight hiker. Join the Naturalist in the parking lot area to explore Ash Cave by the light of the full moon and learn its uniqueness first hand. Mother Nature supplies the light; you supply the imagination. (Please, no pets at the full moon tour.) Hocking Hills State Park, Ash Cave, State Route 56; call 740-385-6841 for more info: FREE



SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Annual Hocking Hills Artists & Craftsmen Show & Sale - Sat 10am to 5pm / Sun 11am to 5pm; Annual art show featuring the best of Hocking Hills artists and crafters. All handcrafted items featuring pottery, paintings, leatherwork, baskets, home décor, jewelry, glasswork and much much more. This is a great opportunity to get started on your holiday shopping and find one-of-a-kind gifts. Hocking Hills State Park Dining Lodge, 20160 State Route 664 S (just south of Old Man's Cave); for more info call 740-385-8245; FREE to browse



SATURDAY - Conkle's Creep - 10am; Conkle's Hollow state nature preserve is one of the most unique locations in the Hocking Hills. Join the naturalist in the parking area for a short hike to find out why. Hocking Hills State Park, Conkle's Hollow, State Route 374 & Big Pine Road; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE



SATURDAY - Buckeye Football Saturdays - 10am to 4pm; Show your support and cast your vote - who's going to win: OSU or Cincinnati? Get $2.00 off regular canoe or kayak trips when you support your team by wearing team colors or memorabilia. The game will be on, so what are you waiting for? Hocking Hills Canoe Livery, 12789 State Route 664 S, Logan; call 740-385-0523 for reservations.



SATURDAY - Wine & Beer Fest - 2pm to 5pm; Join in the fun for our summer and fall Wine & Beer Fests in The Gathering Place. Come test and taste any of five varieties of wines and beers for $20/person. Join Matthew from Rockmill Brewery and wine expert Steve Gifford. Light appetizers include Artisanal Cheeses & Fruits, Gravlox and Tapenade w/Crostini & Flatbreads. Retail shopping will be available. No reservations needed, park at The Gathering Place. $20 per person; The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, 21190 State Route 374; call 800-653-2557 for more info



SATURDAY - Hocking's Birds of Prey - 2pm; Join the Hocking Hills State Park naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin near Old Man's Cave Visitor Center for a closer look at Ohio's winged predators. Hocking Hills State Park, Old Man's Cave, State Route 664 S; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE



SATURDAY - Romantic Moonlight Canoe Trip - 7pm; Let the crickets serenade you under a full moon on the Hocking River. Afterward, join us at a bonfire for refreshments and live entertainment.; $45 per canoe. Hocking Valley Canoe Livery, 31251 Chieftain Dr, Logan; call 740-385-8685 for reservations & info.



SATURDAY - Moonlight Tour at Hocking Hills Canoe Livery - 7pm; Paddle your canoe from sunset to moonlight, using the light of the moon as it reflects on the water. Your trip ends at the livery with a roaring bonfire, s'mores and a local bluegrass band for your enjoyment. Reservations highly recommended. Meet at the livery at 7:00 p.m. and be sure to bring a flashlight. $40 per canoe for two people; Hocking Hills Canoe Livery, 12789 State Route 664 S, Logan; call 740-385-0523 for reservations & info.



SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Full Moon Paddles - 6pm; Kayak with us under the full moon. Paddles are two to three hours long. Enjoy a peaceful evening on the water, watch the sun set and the moon rise across the water as the stars sparkle above you. No experience needed. All equipment, instructions, and refreshments are provided. Friday at Lake Logan State Park in Logan; Saturday at Strouds Run State Park in Athens; $40 or $25 with your own equipment; reservations required. Touch the Earth Adventures; call 740-591-9094 or visit http://www.hockinghills.com/earthtouch/ for info and reservations.



TUESDAY, October 2nd - Harvest Art - 10am; Join us and let your creativity flow while making ephemeral art to grace our tables. We will use dried botanicals from the grounds to celebrate the bounty of the season. Or bring your own vase to make an arrangement and take it home. $35 - Cost includes class and lunch; registration reservations required. The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, 21190 State Route 374; call 800-653-2557 to register.



WEDNESDAY, October 3rd - An Evening with the Taj Mahal Trio - 8pm to 10:30pm; Stuart's welcomes Grammy winner and blues legend Taj Mahal to Nelsonville! Composer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Taj Mahal is one of the most prominent and influential figures in late 20th century blues and roots music. His career began more than four decades ago with American blues, but he's broadened his artistic scope to include music representing virtually every corner of the world. $42 - $52. Seats are reserved and tickets can be purchased in advance; if tickets remain, they will be for sale at the door. Stuart's Opera House, 46 Public Square, Nelsonville; call 740-753-1924 or visit www.stuartsoperahouse.org for more info & tickets



ONGOING:



Now through September 29th - Hocking County Teacher's Exhibit; Art work created by the talented faculty of the Logan-Hocking School District will be on display until September 29th. Regular exhibit hours are Tuesdays through Fridays; 3pm to 6pm and Saturdays; 1pm to 3pm. The Bowen House, 196 N Market Street; 740-385-0344; www.bowenhouse.org; FREE



SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Train Rides with Historic Village Stop - noon & 2:30pm; Take a leisurely trip on a passenger train dating back to the 1920s. Hear about Hocking Valley history as you pass the remains of industries, canal locks and other historic landmarks. The noon trip to Haydenville covers 14 miles roundtrip and the 2:30 trip to Logan is 22 miles roundtrip. Both trains stop for 30 minutes at a pioneer log village (Robbins Crossing) before returning to the depot. $12 Adult; $10 Senior (60+); $9 Child (3-12) Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, 33 Canal St, Nelsonville; visit http://www.hvsry.org/ for tickets; call 800-967-7834 (messages only) or 740-753-9531 (weekends only)



Through 2012 - "Logan and Hocking County...A Timeline" New Exhibit at the Historical Society features several hundred years of the county's history condensed into four panels on display. The timeline includes Native Americans, the first settlers (1798), the Civil War, the Hocking Valley Railway, and more...up to the year 1917, when Logan celebrated its centennial. Winter Hours: Fridays 1pm to 4pm & Saturdays 11am to 5pm; Hocking County Historical Society 64 N. Culver St.(740) 385-6026 http://www.hockinghistory.com/



MONDAYS - Acrylic Painting Workshop - Join Artist Suzanne Hiser in painting flowers this 2 hour workshop on Mondays from 10am-12pm. She will work with you on drawing, shaping and shading techniques that will bring out the beauty of our seasonal flowers. Fee: $25; All supplies are provided and suitable for all ages. Contact Audrey Martin, 740-596-1913 to reserve your spot in the workshop



WEDNESDAYS - Yoga in the Hills - Blue Valley Massage & Traveling Spa - call 888-74-PEACE (747-3223) for location; $10 5pm to 6pm; This class is offered surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills. Weather permitting classes are outside on our wonderful deck among the trees. This class is perfect for the beginner or those recovering from injuries. Groups are welcome! Call ahead for details - we may be having class, with our wonderful instructor, at a waterfall near you!



WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS THROUGH SUNDAYS - Beginner Bead Making Class - 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm; (1 hour class) Beginner Bead Making Classes. Have fun learning to melt glass while making your own glass beads and charms for bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Everything is supplied that you need to make beautiful glass beads. Ages 14 and up. $25 per person; call for reservations and class times - 740-385-1384; Liquid Light Gallery, 18345 Krinn Unger Keck Rd, Logan



THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS - Stained Glass Workshop - 10am to noon; Learn basic copper foil stained glass techniques with Audrey Martin. Classes are two hours long and all supplies are provided. At the end of the class you will walk away with your completed project and the knowledge to dive into more sophisticated glass projects. Fee: $25; All supplies are provided. Contact Audrey Martin, 740-596-1913 to schedule your stained glass workshop. 63775 SR 56, Creola, Ohio 45622, just 3 miles east of Ash Cave at Scenic Way Gifts and Art Glass Studio. Call for additional days and times.



Every Wednesday & Saturday - Logan Farmer's Market - Wed 9am to 1pm; Sat 9am to noon - Find fresh produce & food, plus other agricultural-related products, support area farmers. The market will be open every Wednesday from 9-1 and Saturdays 9 to noon; located in the parking lot next to M&M Family Diner, 34 W Main St, Logan; call 740-385-5306 for more info.



Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday - Flea & Farmers' Market at Hocking Hills Market; US 33, Rockbridge



Every Saturday & Wednesday - Athens Farmers Market's - 10am to 1pm. Come meet the farmers and producers behind the local food movement. Look for vendors selling produce, meats, eggs, cheese, jarred products, baked goods and lots more. Location: Market on State, 1002 E State St , Athens; for more info call 740-593-6763 or visit http://www.athensfarmersmarket.org/



DAILY - Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum - Mon to Sat, 9am to 5pm; Sun 11am to 5pm; Rev. Paul Johnson began his collection over 20 years ago. His Pencil Sharpener Museum, previously located at his home, has been moved to the Welcome Center and is open daily. This amazing collection of over 3400 pencil sharpeners has been featured in national magazines and is reputed to be the largest collection in the United States. Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center, 13178 St. Rt. 664 S, Logan; 740-385-9706; FREE



DAILY (Mon - Sat) The Columbus Washboard Company Museum and Gift Shop - There is so much history from our company and building's past that we wish to share it with everyone. The tour will not only provide historical information, but will also include the opportunity to observe the manufacturing of washboards, and participate in making music with the washboard. The factory will operate daily, as usual, with our washboards being produced one at a time by hand. We are the only manufacturer of washboards remaining in the United States. Our gift shop features our washboards, memorabilia and new line of vintage soaps. The Museum is a WiFi hotspot and offers snacks and beverages, for a place to relax and take care of business. Tours will be offered Monday through Friday at 10:00am, noon, and 2:00pm; Saturdays at 11:30am and 1pm. Special arrangements will be made for large groups. Museum hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday 11am to 2pm. Tours are $4 which includes souvenir magnet. Columbus Washboard Factory, 14 Gallagher Ave, Logan; 740-380-3828





Member News:

The Hocking Hills Tourism Association Board of Trustees will meet Monday, October 15, 2012 at noon at the Welcome Center in Logan. All are welcome.

















Hocking Hills Tourism Association
13178 St. Rt. 664 S
Logan
OH
43138